Church News

A Benedictine monk who has bettered God’s creation as a monk, scientist, professor and pastor, was recognized last week with one of the state’s highest honors.

The Rev. Damian Schmelz OSB, a monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and retired pastor of St. Henry Catholic Church in St. Henry, was named a Sagamore of the Wabash at a ceremony held Nov. 5.

The award is the highest honor bestowed by the governor of Indiana and is considered a personal tribute usually given to those who have rendered a distinguished service to the state or to the governor.

ST. MEINRAD – One new, one emeritus and two returning members have joined the Board of Overseers, the advisory board for Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.

The board advises President-Rector Rev. Denis Robinson OSB on matters related to the school’s programs and performance and addresses strategic questions related to the future of the school. Each member serves a three-year term.

The new member is the Rev. Brent Lingle. Returning members are Linda Budney and Deacon Frank Olmsted and the emeritus member is Barbara Mitchel.

TELL CITY – During the months of October and November, Tell City First United Methodist Church will build a wall of canned goods in its main hallway for local food pantries, which runs in conjunction with Pastor Sam’s sermon series.

In October, organizers will collect yellow and orange cans and in November they will collect red and brown cans.

TELL CITY – During the months of October and November, Tell City First United Methodist Church will build a wall of canned goods in its main hallway for local food pantries, which runs in conjunction with Pastor Sam’s sermon series.

In October, organizers will collect yellow and orange cans and in November they will collect red and brown cans.

The Gospel Singing Travelaires will sing the evening of Oct. 17, beginning at 7 p.m. Since the organizer, manager and lead singer, Larry Burdett, passed away, the group has not been scheduling appearances, but has decided to make a few each year to keep up Larry’s legacy.

TELL CITY – During the months of October and November, Tell City First United Methodist Church will build a wall of canned goods in its main hallway for local food pantries, which runs in conjunction with Pastor Sam’s sermon series.

In October, organizers will collect yellow and orange cans and in November they will collect red and brown cans. All non-perishable items and monetary donations are also welcomed.